There was a time, not long ago, when the safety of our great cities was a source of national pride. Families could walk through downtowns without fear, businesses thrived under the protection of law and order, and the primary duty of elected officials was understood to be the protection of their own citizens. You know, their actual job.

But for too many Americans, that reality feels like a distant memory. In city after city, a creeping decay has taken hold, fueled by radical policies and leaders who offer empty platitudes while chaos reigns. They speak of justice while crime statistics soar, and they demand respect while their own streets descend into lawlessness. Frankly, I wonder most days: who is fighting for the people?

From The Post Millennial:

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration was “going in” to Chicago to crack down on crime in the Windy City. Trump was asked whether he’s “made [his] mind up in regards to sending the National Guard to Chicago, to which he replied, “well, we’re going in,” but “I didn’t say when we’re going in.”…

“If the Governor would call me up, I would love to do it. Now, we’re going to do it anyway. We have the right to do it because I have an obligation to protect this country.”

President Donald Trump offered a clear and decisive solution for Chicago. When asked if he would send in the National Guard, Trump didn’t hesitate: “Well, we’re going in.” He made it plain that the failure of local leadership would no longer be tolerated. No studies, no task forces—just a promise of action.

A Promise of Order

This is not empty talk. President Trump has already provided a blueprint for restoring safety, having successfully deployed the National Guard to quell lawlessness in Washington, D.C. He turned the nation’s capital into a “safe zone,” proving that decisive action yields real results. He spoke of hearing directly from Chicago residents, including many in the black community, who he said are “petrified” and pleading for help. Trump is answering the call that their own mayor and governor refuse to hear.

Predictably, the Democrat establishment reacted not with gratitude, but with outrage. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker indignantly declared, “Chicago does not want troops on our streets,” as if the desires of the political class outweigh the safety of the populace. Mayor Brandon Johnson was equally defiant. But their resistance isn’t just about political pride; a recent report reveals a far more sinister motive. Mayor Johnson just signed an executive order directing city agencies and police to actively resist cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Let that sink in for a moment. This isn’t incompetence. This is a deliberate choice. The leaders of Chicago are not refusing help to protect their citizens; they are refusing help to protect their radical sanctuary city policies. They are willing to let their people suffer through another bloody weekend rather than compromise on an agenda that puts illegal immigrants ahead of law-abiding Americans.

The Left’s Blame Game

Rather than confront the consequences of his own policies, Mayor Johnson resorted to the left’s favorite tactic: blame-shifting. He absurdly claimed, “Chicago will continue to have a violence problem as long as red states continue to have a gun problem.” It’s a pathetic attempt to deflect from the decades of Democrat failure that have turned the Windy City into a warzone, and frankly, it’s an insult to our intelligence.

As Vice President JD Vance aptly noted, “Why is it that you have mayors and governors who are angrier about Donald Trump offering to help them than they are about the fact that their own residents are being carjacked and murdered in the streets?” He hit the nail on the head, didn’t he? A White House spokeswoman put it even more bluntly, stating that Democrats suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” would rather perform publicity stunts than secure their cities.

Key Takeaways

• President Trump is taking decisive action to restore law and order.
• Chicago’s Democrat leaders are actively resisting federal help to stop crime.
• Their resistance is driven by a radical sanctuary city agenda.
• The left is prioritizing illegal immigrants over the safety of citizens.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Newsweek